Danville-Boyle County
Humane Society

Spay/Neuter Clinic: 859-691-1137

Happy Paws Spay/Neuter Clinic, operated by the DBCHS, is a low-cost, high-quality
facility dedicated to providing affordable spay/neuter services to those
in need. It's simple — a spayed/neutered pet is a happier, healthier pet.
Make an appointment today – call (859) 691-1137.

Who
can use the clinic?
Those on public assistance or those with low or fixed
incomes. If you aren’t sure whether you qualify, please give us a call.

How
does the clinic work?
Once you make an appointment, you'll receive directions
to the clinic and specific instructions on how to prepare for the procedure.
You'll bring your pet to the clinic the morning of the day that the surgery
is scheduled. Plan to pick up your pet later that afternoon. It's that
simple!

Will my pet's behavior change?
Spayed and neutered pets are often
more relaxed, less aggressive and more affectionate. Rumors about pets
missing mating or breeding are just not true! Neutering will not make your
pets fat and lazy, as some might believe.

How young can a dog or cat be
spayed or neutered? Are there restrictions?
Our clinic will accept animals
from 12 weeks to 6 years of age. If your pet is older than 6 years, check
with a local veterinarian to see about sterilization.

How long does it
take for an animal to recover from the procedure?
The animals usually bounce
back in a day or two. You'll receive specific instructions about how to
care for your pet after the procedure.

Is it healthier for my pet to have
one litter first?
Medical evidence suggests just the opposite! Females
spayed before their first heat are usually healthier. Be sure to spay early...cats
can go into heat and get pregnant as early as five months of age.

How much
does it cost?
• Cat neuter (male):
$35
• Cat spay (female): $45
• Dog neuter (male under 50 lbs.): $45
• Dog neuter
(male over 50 lbs.): $55
• Dog spay (female under 50 lbs.): $55
• Dog spay
(female over 50 lbs.): $65Note: Additional charges may apply. Proof of rabies shot
is required. If you do not have written proof, your animal will be given
a rabies shot at a cost of $5.00 per animal.

Remember: Spay/neuter
surgery is just a one-time cost, a bargain when you consider how much it
would cost to take care of multiple litters of kittens and puppies.

We'd be happy to answer any other questions you have.
Call us at (859) 691-1137 today!

Get the Facts:

• Sterilized pets live
longer, healthier lives.
• Sterilized pets make better, more affectionate
companions and are less likely to roam or fight.
• Sterilized cats are
less likely to spray and mark territory.
• Sterilization significantly
lowers the risk of dangerous diseases such as ovarian, uterine, and breast
cancers in females, and testicular and prostate cancers in males.
• Sterilization
reduces pet overpopulation and the number of unwanted animals killed in
animal shelters: thousands each year in our area.